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Bermister Family History

Bermister Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Burmeister, Burmaster, Edmister, Burmester, Brister, Dempster

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Where is the Bermister family from?

You can see how Bermister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bermister family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bermister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bermister families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bermister's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bermister families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Bermister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bermister census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Bermister. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Bermister. For the veterans among your Bermister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bermister lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bermister ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bermister

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